With so many people in their 50s looking like they are fresh out of college, we can’t help but be obsessed with how to get healthy glowing skin. The Laser Beautique Northcliff is a great place to start … particularly for bio-needling, which is relatively new to the beauty scene, a treatment that naturally resurfaces the skin, promotes cellular renewal, and enhances the absorption of active ingredients – all without metal needles.
We were eager to put this non-invasive treatment to the test and while our nerves were steady, we did have plenty of questions. Thankfully, aesthetic therapist Kamo Thabane had all the answers and so many tips for us too. It started like most facials – a soothing cleanse, followed by a skin analysis to highlight problem areas. Then the spicule powder made from a sponge like natural marine plant ingredient, is mixed with a boosting ampoule serum to form a paste, which is pressed deep into the skin. This acts like microneedles, stimulating collagen and exfoliating, and gives a soft – but not painful – tingling sensation, while the paste dissolves into the skin. The treatment takes an hour, and the only downside is a little discomfort while your skin recovers. You’ll have to avoid the sun and go without make-up for two days or so, your skin could feel slightly itchy for two to three days after the treatment and could be sensitive and a little dry for up to a week.
One week later post treatment, we were pleased to see a visible difference. The result … reduced pores and a more even complexion. Oh, and we discovered how wonderful their TLB Medic8 Facial Mist is!
If you are looking to tackle pigmentation, acne scars, sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, a few bio-needling sessions will be needed. But with no needles and no real downtime other than a few days of being kind to your skin, this treatment is a real win for those invested in their skin. It costs R1955 for a full face and can be booked to target other areas on your body too.
Details: thelaserbeautique.co.za/northcliff or 076-374-8633.
